Redditor Gets A Dog Despite Her Roommate's Disapproval, Then Blames It On The Mental Health Problems She Has
Life is full of choices that can profoundly affect us. Take OP, for instance, adopting a dog despite her roommate's disagreement, which has sparked a conversation about responsibility and the need for emotional support.
Bringing a dog into your life can bring up complex feelings and responsibilities. OP's job at a pet hotel has its perks, like forming a strong bond with a furry companion. This opportunity matches up with OP's desire for companionship—a friend to help her through tough times and become more active. But things get tricky when her roommate disagrees with having the dog. The roommate worries about the extra responsibilities. OP stands by her belief that the dog will be a constant companion, not causing any issues for her roommate.
Was she being selfish by only thinking of herself, or is it understandable to have an emotional support animal? Let's keep scrolling to read the full story and see what the internet has to say about it.
The story in detail:
OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:
And the comments from other Redditors roll in... Most users lean towards the idea that the OP is the a**hole, here's what some of them have to say:
Co-habiting means agreeing together on adding pets to the home.
Equal lease, equal pet says.
In shared spaces, dogs require mutual agreement.
Considering your roommate's concerns matters. Sharing a space means respecting each other's feelings. Even if you promise to care for the dog, having one when someone disagrees can create issues and strain the atmosphere.
If having a dog is really important, OP should think about finding a different place to live.
Also, if OP really attached to having a pet, maybe finding a pet-friendly place to live is worth considering. It could bring happiness to both OP and her roommate, ensuring they're not uncomfortable with a pet they didn't want.
OP's wishes shouldn't stress out roommates. It's not fair to expect them to adapt to OP's desires.
If OP's roommate doesn't want a dog, OP should either respect their choice or consider finding a new place if having a dog is really important.
If you live together and get a dog without asking your roommate, that's a d*ck move.
OP has to remember that living with a roommate means giving up some things and finding a middle ground for both of them to be comfortable.
Everyone needs to cooperate for a happy home.
That's right, OP needs to respect his roommate's wishes.
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